We have a Mazda CX-7. It develops a lot of weird electrical problems especially with the door locks, the navigation, and the CD player. Maybe when Land Rover takes the same basic car and applies their grand knowledge of building reliable electrical systems it cancels out and you end up with a vehicle with an indestructible electrical system that has no flaws.

When I saw Jame May pilot one off-road, the Evoque seemed pretty bad ass.

Im a bit conflicted as whether to pull the trigger on an LR3 now or holding out for another year or two for a price drop on the LR4 with the 5.0l (375 hp:eek1)

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The LR4 is definitely nicer/more luxurious but I like the utilitarian interior of the LR3 more. I can't imagine needing more than the 300hp of the 4.4 and I hear you take a pretty serious hit to the mpg, if that matters to you.

If you drive them side-by-side, you'll probably want the LR4. It's basically a Range Rover on the inside. I just wouldn't want to track mud/spill coffee in it, which is the kind of stuff I do all the time and something the LR3's interior is much more capable of handling.

My friend has an '02 (series 2) Disco with a rad leak. He was going to to use Bar's Leak or an egg to try to fix it (he doesn't have a lot of money), but he says it is a sealed unit. Anyone have any tips I can pass on to him? It's his wife's car and she can't turn the heater on because the smell from the leak makes her sick so he is getting a hard time from her about it! They would have to get a loan to get it fixed at the dealer so he is looking for other alternatives. Any tips I can pass on to him?

After five months in impound, Friend Got the letter from the port yesterday that his 86 90 isn't going to be allowed in. A beautiful body on a galvanized 1986 frame with proper documentation makes them believe that the vehicle is newer than it is. They claim vin tampering, but have no proof. So back to the uk it goes.

After five months in impound, Friend Got the letter from the port yesterday that his 86 90 isn't going to be allowed in. A beautiful body on a galvanized 1986 frame with proper documentation makes them believe that the vehicle is newer than it is. They claim vin tampering, but have no proof. So back to the uk it goes.

My friend has an '02 (series 2) Disco with a rad leak. He was going to to use Bar's Leak or an egg to try to fix it (he doesn't have a lot of money), but he says it is a sealed unit. Anyone have any tips I can pass on to him? It's his wife's car and she can't turn the heater on because the smell from the leak makes her sick so he is getting a hard time from her about it! They would have to get a loan to get it fixed at the dealer so he is looking for other alternatives. Any tips I can pass on to him?

Cheers

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The TD5 engine uses the other type of coolant fluid (not sure which) and so the additives may not work or as well. In addition, he needs to be very careful about driving it, loosing not too much cooling can kill the engine, and that will be much more expensive than a coolant.

I am a member of AULRO (australia Land rover Owners) forum and they are very help full and can give guidance.

this wont actually solve teh overall problem may give some good info as to help deal with the current situation.
Of course, a replacement radiator or a repair the current one is possible with out goign to the stealer ship

After five months in impound, Friend Got the letter from the port yesterday that his 86 90 isn't going to be allowed in. A beautiful body on a galvanized 1986 frame with proper documentation makes them believe that the vehicle is newer than it is. They claim vin tampering, but have no proof. So back to the uk it goes.

My friend has an '02 (series 2) Disco with a rad leak. He was going to to use Bar's Leak or an egg to try to fix it (he doesn't have a lot of money), but he says it is a sealed unit. Anyone have any tips I can pass on to him? It's his wife's car and she can't turn the heater on because the smell from the leak makes her sick so he is getting a hard time from her about it! They would have to get a loan to get it fixed at the dealer so he is looking for other alternatives. Any tips I can pass on to him?

Cheers

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Replacing the rad isn't that hard to do. He can get it recored or get a used one in good condition. If he is on the east coast I would recommend getting in touch with Paul Grant or Marty (Drillbit) on Discoweb.org

Last radiator I purchase for my DI was $269 and it was an original Nissen.

If he needs any help have him get in touch with me: cinqueg at hotmail dot com

After five months in impound, Friend Got the letter from the port yesterday that his 86 90 isn't going to be allowed in. A beautiful body on a galvanized 1986 frame with proper documentation makes them believe that the vehicle is newer than it is. They claim vin tampering, but have no proof. So back to the uk it goes.

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Can't he show them the invoice for the galvanizing??? How about other invoices to show he did a ground up restore?

Can't he show them the invoice for the galvanizing??? How about other invoices to show he did a ground up restore?

That really sucks!!!! Which port did he bring it in thru?

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He has all that and photos of the process that were given to the man at the port when the issue first came up. They claim its a 2002. There was a 02 that he used to own when he lived over there and that frame has been parted out and remains in the UK. Technically and legally the UK MOT calls it and titled it an 86. Man with badge here suspects different.

This is the result of the appeal. No entry based on suspicion. $1,200 fine and he can send it back out of country. Check was cut today and shipping arranged. He's choosing not to push back and recover what he can back in Yurp. Either that or park it at a mates house and there's a vehicle we can use for our holidays and general fooking about. .

The bottom line is this one was too shiny and would have been the fourth one in that had his name on it. The both of us brought in three the year before, but this one was all his. Whew!

The TD5 engine uses the other type of coolant fluid (not sure which) and so the additives may not work or as well. In addition, he needs to be very careful about driving it, loosing not too much cooling can kill the engine, and that will be much more expensive than a coolant.

I am a member of AULRO (australia Land rover Owners) forum and they are very help full and can give guidance.

this wont actually solve teh overall problem may give some good info as to help deal with the current situation.
Of course, a replacement radiator or a repair the current one is possible with out goign to the stealer ship

hope that helps

Hay Ewe

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TengaiJohn said:

Replacing the rad isn't that hard to do. He can get it recored or get a used one in good condition. If he is on the east coast I would recommend getting in touch with Paul Grant or Marty (Drillbit) on Discoweb.org

Last radiator I purchase for my DI was $269 and it was an original Nissen.

If he needs any help have him get in touch with me: cinqueg at hotmail dot com